Indiana's Smart Scheduling Secret

Indiana’s stunning 16-0 season and national title run have sparked a firestorm over college football scheduling — and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is giving Indiana’s Curt Cignetti major credit. Cignetti didn’t just build a veteran roster; he strategically dialed back early-season difficulty to fuel momentum, proving that early wins and confidence matter more than perceived strength of schedule. Sarkisian calls it the “Indiana Way” — a blueprint other coaches are now copying: prioritize wins, manage the season smartly, and sometimes, the easiest path is the most strategic. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ba46381e78e1d29